Uh oh otitis! Diagnostic tips to guide effective treatment
21 Nov 2025
IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Stream
Diagnostics
Otitis is a common presentation in general small animal practice. In this lecture we will explore the PSPP system, which can direct a logical workup and guide the choice of most useful diagnostic tests in cases of otitis. The use of cytology to inform the choice of effective treatments will be highlighted.
- Understand the importance of primary, secondary, predisposing and perpetuating factors
- Explore the diagnosis of underlying common primary factors, and their role in otitis
- Develop an understanding of otic cytology, and the use of culture and microbiology results in otitis diagnosis
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